Program Description:

The Bachelor of Science in Digital Communication and Media Production (B.Sc. DCMP) is a four-year program which prepares graduates to embark on a professional career path in digital communication, media production, and related professions. In this applied degree, students develop technical proficiency with a range of digital media. Focusing on the fundamentals of digital communication, including visual design, programming, and audio and video production students gain essential digital authoring and development skills. Graduates possess a range of digital communication skills in content creation, presentation, organization and assessment, as well as channel development. The program includes an industry work placement and capstone project where students can gain field related practical experience providing students with the experience to launch a career in the exciting and evolving field of digital communication and media production. 

Program Duration:

Four years

Admission Requirements:

1. High school graduation certificate or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education with a minimum average of 60%;

OR

2. Two-year Digital Communication and Media Production Diploma or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education.

 

1. The required score on the University English Placement Test or a passing score from another approved internationally recognized English language test, as validated by the Admissions & Registration Directorate;

OR

2. A valid (within two years) IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall band of 5.0 with no individual band score (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) below 5.0;

OR

3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.

1. Must achieve the required score on the University Math Placement Test; OR

OR

2. A valid SAT Report Form with minimum score of 480;

OR

3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.

  1. 1. Admission is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked based on their overall final year (Grade 12 or equivalent) high school percentage, placement tests rankings, and Admission Priority Category.

    2. All applicants to the program must submit both a visual portfolio and a written statement as part of the admission requirements. Please follow this link for more information on preparing the Application Portfolio for admission to this program.

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2024-2025 Study Plan:

COURSE
NUMBER
COURSE TITLE Requisite HOURS/WEEK
PRE-req CO-req CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 1
COMM1010 English Communication I - - 3 3

0

COMP1401 Introduction to Computers and Information Systems - - 3 2 3
MATH1010 Algebra & Trigonometry MA1029 OR AMPI Score of 60% - 3 3 1
Effective & Experiential Learning Elective: Select 1 of 2
EFFL1001 Effective Learning - - 3 3 0
EFFL1002 Applied & Experiential Learning - - 3 3 0
Semester 1 Total: 12 11 4
SEMESTER 2
COMM1020 English Communication II COMM1010 - 3 3 0
DCMP1001 Media Theory & Practice - - 3 2 3
DCMP1003 Qatar Media History - - 3 3 0
GARC2001 Human Development in Qatar - - 3 3 0
Semester 2 Total: 12 11 3
SEMESTER 3

MRKT1001

Principles of Marketing - - 3 2 3
Mathematics & Natural Sciences Elective: Select 1 of 2
SCIE1001 Science & Its Applications - - 3 3 0
SCIE1002 Science & the Environment - - 3 3 0
Semester 3 Total: 6 5 3
Year 1 Total: 30 27 10
COURSE
NUMBER
COURSE TITLE requisite HOURS/WEEK
PRE-req co-req CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 4
DCMP2001 Digital Communication Strategies DCMP1001 - 3 2 3
DCMP2010 Introduction to Journalism COMM1020 - 3 2 3
DCMP2015 Introduction to Visual Communications DCMP1001 OR DCMP1001A - 3 2

3

DCMP2035 Studio Production I DCMP1001 & Min 24 Credits - 3 2 3
MRKT2003 Fundamentals of Digital Marketing MRKT1001 - 3 2 3
Semester 4 Total: 15 10 15
SEMESTER 5
DCMP2005 Digital Media Communication MRKT2003 - 3 2 3
DCMP2030 Newswriting Techniques COMM1020   3 2 3
DCMP2045 Studio Production II DCMP2035 - 3 2 3
Social Science, Humanities, & the Arts Elective: Select 1 of 6
SSHA1001 Islamic & Arab Civilization - - 3 3 0
SSHA1002 Introduction to Sociology - - 3 3 0
SSHA1003 Introductory Psychology - - 3 3 0
SSHA1004 Ethical Reasoning - - 3 3 0
SSHA1005 Law & Society - - 3 3 0
SSHA1006 Introduction to the Arts - - 3 3 0
Semester 5 Total: 12 9 9
SEMESTER 6
DCMP2040 Future Digital Journalism & Media

DCMP1001

DCMP2010

- 3 2 3
DCMP2060 Qatar Media Law - - 3 2 3
Semester 6 Total: 6 4 6
Year 2 Total: 33 23 30
COURSE
NUMBER
COURSE TITLE requisite HOURS/WEEK
PRE-req CO-req CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 7
DCMP2025 Graphic Design Fundamentals  MATH1010  - 3 2 3
DCMP3010 Project Management in Media - - 3 2 2
DCMP3020 Data Journalism (DCMP2010 OR DCMP2010A) DCMP2015 - 3 2 3
DCMP3021 Media Technology - - 3 2 3
Semester 7 Total: 12 8 11
SEMESTER 8
DCMP2050 Strategic Storytelling DCMP2040 - 3 2 3
DCMP3005 Documentary Production DCMP2015 - 3 2 3
DCMP3032 Human Computer Interaction in Media DCMP2025 - 3 2 3
DCMP3050 Immersive Technology & Concept Art DCMP1001 DCMP2045 - 3 2 3
Semester 8 Total: 12 8 12
SEMESTER 9
MGMT2010 Organizational Behavior Min 30 Credits - 3 2 3
MRKT3105 Marketing Content & Media Management MRKT1001 - 3 2 3
Semester 9 Total: 6 4 6
Year 3 Total: 30 20 29

COURSE
NUMBER

COURSE TITLE requisite HOURS/WEEK
PRE-req CO-req CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 10
COMM3010 Research & Reporting COMM1020 - 3 3 0
COMP4101 Practicum Min 80 Credits - 3 1 6
DCMP4006 Sound Design & Audio Production DCMP3021 OR DCMP3021A - 3 2

3

DCMP4015 Video & Film Production DCMP3021 - 3 2 3
Semester 10 Total: 12 8 12
SEMESTER 11
COMP4201 Capstone Project COMP4101 - 3 0 6
DCMP4025 Digital & Alternative Media Production DCMP3021 OR DCMP3021A - 3 2 3
MGMT4010 Leadership & Change Management MGMT2010 - 3 2 3
Elective: Select 1 of 2
DCMP4040 Transmedia Production Min 80 Credits - 3 2 3
DCMP4045 3D Modelling & Virtual Reality DCMP2025 - 3 2 3
Semester 11 Total: 12 6 15
SEMESTER 12
COMP4301 Work Placement COMP4201 - 9 360 Total HRs
Semester 12 Total: 9 0 0
Year 4 Total: 33 14 27
B.Sc. DCMP Program Total 126 84 96

Graduate Future Pathways:

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Digital Communication and Media Production (B.Sc. DCMP) program may choose to further specialize or pursue graduate studies in their area.

Graduate Career Opportunities:

The Bachelor of Science in Digital Communication and Media Production (B.Sc. DCMP) is an applied program with learning outcomes closely linked to the labor market. A wide range of career opportunities in the field currently exist, and include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Social Media Content Creator
  • Social Media Coordinator
  • Social Media Content Manager
  • Communication Specialist
  • Media Planner
  • Transmedia Specialist
  • Marketing Specialist
  • Public Relations Manager
  • Producer
  • Journalist
  • Radio Host
  • Television Director
  • Camera Operator
  • Video Editor
  • Live Video Mixer
  • Sound Recordist
  • Audio Engineer
  • Documentary Producer
  • Documentary Director
  • Directing Assistant
  • Director of Photography
  • Camera Assistant
  • Film Editor
  • Film Colorist
  • Sound Designer
  • Grip & Electric Crew

 

Program Contact

Program Contact:

Dr. Milan Maric
Department Head, Digital Communications & Media Production